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Russian Independence Day, 

Moscow, Russian Federation

Russian Independence Day
Red Square, Moscow © Creative Commons
12 Jun 2011 - 12 Jun 2011  

Russia declared its sovereignty on 12 June 1990 as a way of distancing itself from the crumbling Soviet Union. The following year when the Soviet Union was formerly broken up, Boris Yeltsin came to power and declared 12 June Russian Independence Day and a national holiday. But it was not until over a decade later in 2003 under the presidency of Vladimir Putin that the day became a grand parade. Now each year on 12 June there is a big celebration and parade at Moscow's Red Square.

Times
All day.


Music  Culture  Kids' Stuff  History 


Where?

Red Square
Central Moscow

Getting There
Public transport across central Moscow is excellent.

How Much?

Free.

For More Information

Moscow Tourist Information Centre
Gostiny Dvor
Moscow
Russia
103012
Russian Federation

Tel +7 (0)95 232 5657.
Email info@moscow-city.ru
Website www.moscow-city.ru

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